Our first new car - Polo 6C 66TSI Trendline MY16

[rayray086]

Hey guys.

So today I picked up our very first new car! Was a bit of a surreal experience as it was purchased through a novated lease so every step of the way was by phone and email with the exception of a test drive.





The Polo will be a gift for the missus (she still doesn't know; will surprise her for Valentines') as she'll be getting her P plates soon and she'll be needing a car to drive to and from work, but with my track record of modifying cars, I'll eventually have my way with it (with her input and approval of course). Starting off pretty tame; currently have a parcel shelf organiser and a clean set of BBS RXII coming in from Japan, but would eventually want to change the steering wheel (feels slippery and unengaging) to a leather one. That's my only gripe with it for the moment, otherwise it's such a nice, simple car.

[Raiden337]

Our first new car - Polo 6C 66TSI Trendline MY16

Gotta love the Novated lease, fully managed purchase from start through finish!
We got our GTI through Inside Edge novated leasing.

[amazeer]

Mine just came off lease. Loved the feeling of getting "free" car. Of course it wasnt free but when the money comes out of my pay before I even got to see it was cool and somehow less painfull. Now I have to budget for things. Missing my fuel cards especially

[rayray086]

Particular good that part of the payment is paid through before tax.

So the missus got the surprise yesterday and she couldn't be happier.



During the week the wheels arrived. In very decent nick, will just give it a colour change, polish the lips and maybe change out the bolts.



We've been driving the car around quite a bit, and we both agree that we love the car except for the steering wheel. On closer inspection, it seems to be made of the same material as the dash; definitely not a nice feeling texture for a steering wheel. I ended up winning the auction for a leather steering wheel; ad said it was off a new 6R that had done 220km, so virtually no scratches/wear. Will be about $200 landed from Japan, not too bad.



Parcel tray organiser and floor mats from the car that I got the steering wheel from are also on the way.



We're getting used to the stop-start function but on hot days like this weekend where the A/C switches off, it's not ideal. I don't think it's great for the starter either. Might look into switching it off on engine start when my mate with a VAGCOM can check it out.

[Guest001]

Just dont hold the brake down so hard and engine wont stop.

[Raiden337]

Just dont hold the brake down so hard and engine wont stop.

The brake doesn't have any input on the stop start, it's speed related.

Example, my GTI will cut engine when I roll to a stop in neutral.

[Guest001]

The brake doesn't have any input on the stop start, it's speed related.

Example, my GTI will cut engine when I roll to a stop in neutral.

Must have changed then because If I stop and hold the brake on firmly the engine stops. If i lighten the pressure it starts again without the car moving and the brake stays on enough to keep car still.

[himynameisbryce]

Keen to see those RXIIs on it!

[DubSteve]

Good stuff Ray! I have had my GTI for 4 months now and love it.

In regards to the stop start, you can turn it off within the car, but it will reset everytime you turn the car off. If it is extremely hot your car won't turn off if you are in traffic, in highway k's it will only cause the car is cool enough for it.

I have tried also a couple of times with the foot brake to try and not turn the car off but it is actually speed related and then a timer unfortunately.

Good luck and welcome to the Polo club

[rayray086]

Good stuff Ray! I have had my GTI for 4 months now and love it.

In regards to the stop start, you can turn it off within the car, but it will reset everytime you turn the car off. If it is extremely hot your car won't turn off if you are in traffic, in highway k's it will only cause the car is cool enough for it.

I have tried also a couple of times with the foot brake to try and not turn the car off but it is actually speed related and then a timer unfortunately.

Good luck and welcome to the Polo club

Had no idea you were back in VWs Steve! Planning on any mods?

I get the same experience as Hillbilly; when I brake to a stop, I always slightly release the pedal to come to a smooth stop, and this generally doesn't trigger the stop-start. That said, I usually hold the brake pedal harder once I've stopped anyway. I know it can be disabled on start by configuring it in VAGCOM so once I get my hands on one I'll most likely turn it off.

[Guest001]

The brake doesn't have any input on the stop start, it's speed related.

Example, my GTI will cut engine when I roll to a stop in neutral.

If your engine stops when you are sitting in neutral without braking it wouldnt start again would it. But it does when you take your foot off the brake so perhaps its brake related.

Think about it do you just roll to a stop without braking and it stops or do you brake to a stop in neutral and then hold it on the brake.

[Raiden337]

If your engine stops when you are sitting in neutral without braking it wouldnt start again would it. But it does when you take your foot off the brake so perhaps its brake related.

Think about it do you just roll to a stop without braking and it stops or do you brake to a stop in neutral and then hold it on the brake.

G'day,

I should clarify I have a manual GTI MY16. Beyond that I'm not sure what to tell you.

Just that the brake isn't part of the engine stop, just car speed. The engine will restart once you touch the clutch.

[DubSteve]

Had no idea you were back in VWs Steve! Planning on any mods?

I get the same experience as Hillbilly; when I brake to a stop, I always slightly release the pedal to come to a smooth stop, and this generally doesn't trigger the stop-start. That said, I usually hold the brake pedal harder once I've stopped anyway. I know it can be disabled on start by configuring it in VAGCOM so once I get my hands on one I'll most likely turn it off.

Would love to Ray, but unfortunately I bought this and told the wife I wouldn't do anything to it

That being said I would love to add a tune to it and maybe some wheels and coilovers too, but I don't think that I can get away with the visual appearance without the wife noticing haha.

I will have to try it on the way home from work this afternoon, I am not too fussed with the start stop I don't mind it, you just need to time it at lights when you want to take off is all. Let me know when you get VAGCOM, I wouldn't mind doing the odd tweak here and there ( as long as it is free then the wife is still smiling)

[Guest001]

G'day,

I should clarify I have a manual GTI MY16. Beyond that I'm not sure what to tell you.

Just that the brake isn't part of the engine stop, just car speed. The engine will restart once you touch the clutch.

Well mine is a DSG so maybe they are different but what happens when you start it in the garage If it was speed do you have to hit the clutch to start it

[Raiden337]

Our first new car - Polo 6C 66TSI Trendline MY16

Well mine is a DSG so maybe they are different but what happens when you start it in the garage If it was speed do you have to hit the clutch to start it

Hey,

Good timing, I just took the car out to the shop and checked it. Definitely switches engine off even when there is no brake.

I first discovered this in peak hour traffic in Melbourne, as long as it's in neutral and clutch is out it'll turn off. Might just be my car *Shrug*

EDIT - answer to question: I need clutch to start my car, Engine stop doesn't function when engine is cold, aircon is on and cabin temp is too high etc. it also doesn't function straight off, you have to have been moving and once you tap the clutch it often won't cut the engine again until you've either engaged a gear and removed it or if you've actually moved.